Mechanisms of Adaptation to Abiotic Factors
In the Lockwood Lab at the University of Vermont, we study how organisms respond and adapt to abiotic challenges, from the whole organism to the biochemical level. The biosphere can be a challenging place in which to live because physiology is sensitive. But species have evolved coping mechanisms. What are the coping mechanisms, and can they be modified further in response to natural selection?
In the Lockwood Lab at the University of Vermont, we study how organisms respond and adapt to abiotic challenges, from the whole organism to the biochemical level. The biosphere can be a challenging place in which to live because physiology is sensitive. But species have evolved coping mechanisms. What are the coping mechanisms, and can they be modified further in response to natural selection?